It’s #FloridaBeerFriday. Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft-beer movement of Florida. This week we’re looking at the Isle of MaGourdo, the annual pumpkin beer offering from Due South Brewing Company. Since it is getting to be…
Have you ever wanted to buy and sell stocks, but never had the guts — or the money — to make it happen? If the thrill of driving stock prices and buying low is something you’re into, a new bar and restaurant that recently opened at the Las Olas Riverfront…
Palm Beach, you’re in for a treat. Next week, restaurateur David Tornek and chef/co-owner Sean Brasel will be opening the third location for their popular Miami Beach restaurant, Meat Market. Tornek and Brasel said they won’t be straying from the elements that have made the original Miami Beach restaurant a…
In the United States, we know it’s time for Oktoberfest when all those seasonal beers start hitting the shelves in late August and early September. Next, come the month of October, cities nationwide begin their regular Oktoberfest celebrations — smallish events modeled after the original (and much larger) European festival…
The saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” When it comes to food that idea should remain the same — unless, you’re in danger of food poisoning obviously. Some of the best dishes are comprised of the weirdest mix of food items: croissant/doughnut hybrids, arepa-burgers, breakfast pizza, you…
South Florida ranks at the top of the list for many things: warm weather, luxury car sales, where to be a dog — and so on. But for availability of vegetarian and vegan-friendly cuisine? Lower. Much lower. According to PETA, the city that tops that list is New York. Last…
Once again, a made-up holiday steals our hearts. This time, it’s National Taco Day. The taco, you’ll be fascinated to know, predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico, making it a truly authentic dish. And, although the first tacos were basically corn tortillas used as a way to hold tiny…
A.J. Yaaris knows all about the rowdy history of Fort Lauderdale Beach. He’s been working there since he was 16 and is the proprietor of many of the strip’s bars and restaurants — Spazio, Sangrias, Rock Bar, St. Barts Coffee Co., and the infamous watering hole Dirty Blondes. But his…
If the bitterness of missing the first two days of Hop Week at Tequesta Brewing Company has already set in, don’t worry the week is not over. The brewery is celebrating Hop Week, coinciding with the annual harvest of humulus lupulus, or the seed cones of the hop plant. Several…
Blue Moon Fish Co., known for their expansive waterfront buffet brunches, has closed for an extensive remodel. The restaurant, located on Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Intracoastal Waterway, closed on September 22 for about a month. See also: Best Bloody Mary 2014: Blue Moon Fish Co…
For many South Floridians, their local Whole Foods Market is the place to get organic greens and artisan cheeses and indulge in the by-the-pound prepared foods. At a few stores, they’re even a place to stop in for a beer or two at the in-store bar while shopping. This past…
Everyone has their favorite spot to dine out. It’s usually the type of place where the waitress or bartender knows your order, your first (and last) name, and even what table you prefer. Of course, you know all their secrets, too. Like special dishes that aren’t listed on the menu,…
Starboard Value is a New York-based investment adviser that “invests in deeply undervalued small cap companies and actively engages with management teams and boards of directors to identify and execute on opportunities to unlock value for the benefit of all shareholders.” In other words, this hedge fund is all about…
There are some people who dress in costume for Oktoberfest, and then there are some who just want to drink beer. At American Social, steins will be filled to the brim this year for Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest began last Friday, but the steinfest at American Social starts today. The two-week fall…
Restaurateur Dennis Max is at it again. The Max Group recently announced the name and concept for its latest restaurant following the recent purchase of the former Ceviche restaurant space — and before that Falcon House — in downtown Delray Beach. The new restaurant is being referred to as “SoHo”…
It’s come a long way over the past couple of decades, but Fort Lauderdale Beach is still most widely known for its absurd spring-break antics from its heyday. Perms, short shorts, copious amounts of cheap booze: The beach was once a veritable frat house on steroids. In the late ’80s,…
When it comes to dining at the super posh Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, most of us go straight to infamous 3030 Ocean. Hey, with celebrity chefs running the kitchen (formerly three times James Beard nominee and New Times “Best Chef – 2009” Dean Max, currently his protégé, Hell’s…
Birthdays rock. It’s one of the few days when people go out of their way to be nice to you, give you well wishes, and shower you with presents. But when a brewery has a birthday, it makes a boatload of beers to share with friends and loyal patrons. So…
Dessert might be the most daunting of gauntlets for vegans. So many mouthwatering baked goods — almost all chock-full of eggs, milk, and other animal byproducts. Temptation is everywhere, so what’s an herbivore to do? Trader Joe’s to the rescue. The foodie paradise stocks plenty of vegan-friendly sweets to satisfy…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret; there are still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re…
Monday, September 29, is National Coffee Day. To celebrate, national coffee retailers including McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Krispy Kreme are offering special deals. And that means free coffee. The special offers also include the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., which has several Palm Beach County locations brewing up a one-day-only…
The New Times’ Original Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino, returns to Esplanade Park with beer, music, and fun. On Saturday, October 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., Fort Lauderdale will become the unofficial capital of beer, with more than 100 beers being served by your favorite local, craft, and international…
